ARN appoints Corey Layton Commercial Product and Audio Partnerships Director

ARN today announced Corey Layton has been appointed to the newly created role of Commercial Product and Audio Partnerships Director.

Part of ARN’s National Commercial Leadership Team he will lead the National Client Solutions Team (including the integration and pitch teams) focused on the development of strategic solutions to maximise results for clients.

Layton will also be responsible for ARN’s audio growth strategy, including the expansion of ARN’s podcast offering.

Layton returns to ARN after starting his career on-air at the ARN station then known as TT FM. He has also had positions at Nova and Global in London, worked as Response and Activations Director at Southern Cross Austereo before taking a role as National Creative Strategy Director at Ensemble.

Layton most recently worked in content and marketing at Whooshkaa with a focus on podcast creation and commercialisation.

ARN’s Chief Commercial Officer Pete Whitehead said: “Corey brings to the role a wealth of experience and expertise in strategic client solution development, including the market leading podcast creation at Whooshkaa, and we are very much looking forward to him joining us to lead the talented ARN Client Solutions team.”

On the new role, Layton commented: “There's never been a more exciting time to be in audio. Across podcasts and radio, smart speakers and streaming, I can’t wait to help brands take advantage of the rapidly growing and emerging opportunities.”

Corey will be based in ARN’s Melbourne office and will commence his role on May 20.